Provisional Government Abolishes Odd/Even Number Plate Driving Restrictions, Odd/Even System and QR Code to Continue for Fuel Purchase

Ayeyarwaddy Times September 9 The provisional government announced today, September 9, that it has abolished the restriction requiring motor vehicles to be driven on designated "odd" or "even" days based on their license plate numbers, in order to save fuel. Although the abolition of the odd/even driving restriction will allow motor vehicles to be driven freely as usual, it is understood that fuel purchases at gas stations will continue to be made according to the odd/even designation days and the QR code system. "Because of the fuel-saving measures, I recently sold my black-plated private car to refuel and take my children to school, and bought a red-plated taxi. Good red-plated cars are scarce in the market, so it cost me more money," a vehicle owner from Yangon told Ayeyarwaddy Times. The provisional government stated that fuel consumption has now returned to normal, to facilitate public transportation and ensure that economic activities can operate without hindrance. The provisional government had previously issued restrictions on March 3 and 4, 2026, under the policy of "fuel distribution and saving," requiring vehicles with odd-numbered plates to be driven on odd days and vehicles with even-numbered plates to be driven on even days. Photo – Ayeyarwaddy Times